Fresh Tomato, Cucumber and Herb Gazpacho

For this recipe you’ll need:

For the soup:

• 1 slice country-style bread, about 1-inch thick, crusts removed

• 1 seedless cucumber, peeled, seeded and rough chopped

• 1 pound very ripe tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped

• 1/2 red onion, medium dice

• 1 green pepper, medium dice

• 1 clove garlic, peeled and rough chopped

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

• 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves

• 1 to 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

• Water as needed

• Salt and pepper to taste

For the garnishes:

• 1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into small dice

• 1/2 pint yellow grape or cherry tomatoes, quartered 

• Salt and pepper to taste